by - November 30, 2012 3:40 pm
Heart Walk
Event to be held in Springdale by the American Heart Assocation…details TBA.
Northwest Arkansas
Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - November 30, 2012 3:39 pm
Go Red for Women
Event to be held in Rogers by the American Heart Association…details TBA.
by - November 30, 2012 3:37 pm
Paint the Town Red
The Party with a purpose is back! Join us for an eclectic array of local food and beverages, live music and an exciting silent auction. Saturday, January 26, 2013 7-11…
by - November 30, 2012 3:29 pm
Kiss the Pig Gala
Details TBA – through the American Diabetes Association
by - November 30, 2012 3:10 pm
The Wine Opener
An evening to Sip, Savor and Discover Honorary Chairs: Jason Fremstad, Director of Wine & Spirits, Wal-mart Jason Reiser, VP Health and Family Care, Sam’s Club Friday February 15, 2013…
by - November 30, 2012 2:03 pm
SEC Football: The SEC Championship Game and the BCS picture
I have been to a lot of Southeastern Conference Championship Games. My first one was in 2000 when Auburn lost 28-6 to Florida – a trip that came about on…
by - November 30, 2012 1:56 pm
ABF continues global supply chain services push
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System announced Friday that its global shipping services now reach through all of Europe and Turkey. The company’s “Global Supply Chain Services” (ABF GSCS) uses ocean…
by - November 30, 2012 10:39 am
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin nixes Senate, Gubernatorial bid
Arkansas’ Second District Congressman Tim Griffin (R) has been named to the powerful House Ways and Means committee, the chief tax-writing panel in the U.S. House of Representatives. The second-term…
by - November 29, 2012 9:17 pm
NWA homeowners show off holiday décor for a good cause
Eight homeowners stretching across two counties will open their doors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday (Dec. 2) showcasing their holiday decorations to raise money for the Junior League…
by - November 29, 2012 8:23 pm
Fiscal cliff discovered long ago
While “fiscal cliff” negotiations may produce high drama for journalists and partisans as well as desperate uncertainty from Main Street to Wall Street, they are an absolute gold mine for…
by - November 29, 2012 8:11 pm
Los Angeles-bound ships wait at anchor as strike idles ports
Striking clerical workers and longshoremen in Los Angeles have shut down much of the nation’s two largest container ports, leaving berthed vessels waiting to be unloaded and other ships anchored…
by - November 29, 2012 5:04 pm
UA Athletic program considers football stadium expansion
While in the midst of searching for a new head football coach, the University of Arkansas Athletic Department on Thursday (Nov. 29) announced it is investigating the possibility of expanding…
by - November 29, 2012 12:32 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court ruling roils school funding
A divided Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled in a school district funding case that could throw the landmark Lake View decision out the window and roil public education funding in…
by - November 29, 2012 12:08 pm
Walther Arms picks Chaffee Crossing for U.S. HQ (updated)
Smith. Fort Smith. Umarex and Walther Arms, Inc., the maker of the world famous Walther PPK handgun used by James Bond, announced Thursday (Nov. 29) they would co-locate at 7700…
by - November 29, 2012 10:43 am
JBU hosting 70th annual candlelight service
SILOAM SPRINGS — A long-time Northwest Arkansas Christmas tradition returns with John Brown University hosting the 70th annual candlelight service next weekend, Dec. 6-8. The traditional event will continue in…
by - November 29, 2012 10:22 am
NWA builders share cautious sentiment despite more permits
As 2012 winds down, veteran builders say it’s been a decent year with plenty of work, but they are proceeding into 2013 with some caution. The concerns are that the…
by - November 29, 2012 10:18 am
Trimble Promoted to HMA Group President
Current Sparks and Summitt CEO will assist in finding her replacement.
by - November 29, 2012 8:19 am
Tom Coughlin comfortable in retail consultant role
Once retail gets in the blood, it’s hard to shake, according to Tom Coughlin, former Wal-Mart board vice chairman and a longtime student of legendary merchant Sam Walton. In his…
by - November 29, 2012 7:06 am
Arkansas Aerospace Alliance formed
The formation of the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance, a trade association to support and promote the growth of the aerospace and aviation industry in the state, has been launched. The purpose…
by - November 28, 2012 9:30 pm
NWACC honored as ‘Model of Efficiency’
BENTONVILLE – NorthWest Arkansas Community College is one of nine colleges and universities nationwide recently recognized by University Business magazine in its winter 2012 “Models of Efficiency” program. Sponsored by…